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ANSI Accredited Certification Program

Food Handler's Permit

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Food Handler

Food Handler’s Permit – ANSI-Accredited & State-Approved Training

Get Your Food Handler Card Online

If you work in a restaurant, café, food truck, school, or any business that prepares or serves food, you may be required by law to hold a valid Food Handler’s Permit. This quick and affordable certification proves you understand the basics of food safety and how to prevent foodborne illness in the workplace.

Why You Need a Food Handler’s Permit

Many states and counties require all food employees to complete a food handler training program approved by their health department or accredited by ANSI (American National Standards Institute). Earning your Food Handler Card ensures you’re ready to work safely and legally in any food service role.

Who Needs a Food Handler Permit?

– Restaurant cooks, prep workers, and line staff
– Food truck employees and street vendors
– Bartenders and servers handling food

– School and daycare food service staff
– Grocery and convenience store workers managing unpackaged food

What You’ll Learn in the Food Handler Training Course

– Basic food safety principles
– Proper handwashing and personal hygiene
– Preventing cross-contamination
– Cooking, holding, and storing food at safe temperatures

– Cleaning and sanitizing equipment
– Recognizing symptoms of foodborne illness
– How to avoid health code violations

ANSI-Accredited. Health Department Approved.

This course is ANSI-accredited and accepted by most state and local health departments. It fulfills the training requirement for food handlers in states like California, Texas, Arizona, Illinois, Florida, and many others.

100% Online. Fast, Easy, and Valid for 2–3 Years

Complete the training online in about 1 to 2 hours from any device. Once you pass the final exam, you’ll receive your official Food Handler Certificate or Card—ready to show your employer or health inspector.